Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South America
China, India, Nepal
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Pleione chunii , Pleione limprichtii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warmer regions
Hilly upland habitat, Wooded hillsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
13-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Elliptic to oblong
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Sandy
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Do not water excessively, Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Birds, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Colon Cancer, Coronary diseases, Energy, Fertility, Fights Depression, Gallbladder Diseases, Heart problems, Infections, Minerals, Nerve pain, Regulates Blood Sugar, Stomach Cancer
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Not Available
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
SIGMATOSTALIX amazonica
Common Name
Peanut
Amazon Sigmatostalix Orchid, Miniature Orchid
In Hindi
मूंगफली
miniature orchid
In German
Erdnuss
miniature orchid
In French
Cacahuète
Pleione
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
Pleione
In Portuguese
Amendoim
miniature orchid
In Polish
Arachid
miniature orchid
In Latin
Peanut
miniature orchid
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Fabales
Asparagales
Family
Fabaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Dalbergieae
Coelogyneae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Peanut and Miniature Orchid
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Miniature Orchid? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Miniature Orchid. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Miniature Orchid doesn't have thorns. Also Peanut does not have fragrant flowers. Peanut has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling and Urticaria and Miniature Orchid has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling and Urticaria. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Peanut and Miniature Orchid and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Miniature Orchid
Season and care of Peanut and Miniature Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Miniature Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Miniature Orchid season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Miniature Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Miniature Orchid is Not Available.
Peanut and Miniature Orchid Physical Information
Peanut and Miniature Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Miniature Orchid height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Miniature Orchid are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Miniature Orchid flower color: White, Yellow, Yellow green and Brown
- Miniature Orchid leaf color: Light Green
Care of Peanut and Miniature Orchid
Care of Peanut and Miniature Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed and Miniature Orchid pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Miniature Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.